Hugo Rodallega ‘tracked by Sunderland as Bruce hunts for striker’

Sunderland manager
Steve Bruce is reported to have turned his attention to Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega as he desperately tries to find a replacement for
Darren Bent before the end of the
January transfer window.

Sunderland are reported to be interested in Hugo Rodallega (Pic: Action Images)

The Black Cats have been linked with a number of forwards after Bent signed for Villa in a surprise £24million move earlier in the month.

Rodallega has already been linked with a move to Aston Villa, as Gerard Houllier also looks to bolster his squad for the second half of the season.

Sunderland could be willing to make a big money offer for Rodallega in the next few days as Bruce looks to use the funds from the Bent deal.

While a move for Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon appears to have stalled, the Black Cats may also be on the verge of signing Sulley Muntari on loan from Inter Milan for the rest of the season.